This applet is both a 3D parametric curve grapher and an applet that illustrates the velocity and the acceleration vectors in 3D. The user enters parametic formulas for the x, y, and z coordinates in ...More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...

This physics-exploration applet allows the user to experiment with different roller coaster track designs, then test. Friction and mass are modeled. Includes hot links to explanations of various phys...More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...

A Java applet that explores the derivatives of a point moving in two dimensions, with questions and examples to try using the applet. Includes a re-scalable presentation version with large fonts.More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...

Students can explore the relationship between velocity and displacement and can see how their graphs are related. Also answer the questions provided to help understand the relationship better.More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...

Explore how the mass of and distance between two objects affects the force between them in this simulation of Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation. Questions prompt students to examine these interact...More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...

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